Flume Wood - SOLD, East Sussex - 4 ¾ acres, £55,000

Flume Wood is part of an Ancient Semi-natural Woodland along a very quiet country lane not far from Bexhill. It is accessed by a good all weather stoned track.

You first come upon the southern section of Flume Wood where you will find mostly chestnut coppice, birch and the occasional oak. The main track to the east of the wood leads to the ride stop – where an owner can drive into his wood (weather permitting). Enter the wood here by a wide path which leads across to the west side of the wood, as well as round to a seat which is situated amongst many magnificent mature oaks. Do take a moment to sit and enjoy the tranquillity of this attractive wood. There is also a useful small wire-fenced enclosure (an old pheasant pen).

A track along the West side of the wood follows the natural downwards slope to the north of the wood where you will find many more mature oaks as well as hornbeam and birch. Walk across the north side of the wood in the Spring and you will find a sea of wood anemone and bluebells on the forest floor and pass a small seasonal stream and the occasional rhododendron. You might be surprised to see a handful of dry, dead chestnut both lying and still standing. This is partly a result of the chestnut coppice having been affected by phytophthora.

Flume Wood is a part of Park Wood, for which we have two useful studies by professionals. The Management Plan has been written by a qualified and experienced forestry professional to indicate a way in which Park Wood as a whole might be managed, but only you can know what you want to achieve and what your resources are. The Management Plan is not mandatory, but it is full of good advice, and a lot of background information which will certainly be interesting and useful We are fortunate to also have a report from our Professional Adviser Prof. Julian Evans, author of “Getting started in a wood of your own”.

Flume Wood is within easy reach of the sea, being only about 3 ½ miles to the beaches at Bexhill. Amongst the many attractions in Bexhill is the De la Warr Pavilion a recently renovated art-deco building, and well worth a visit.

The owner of Flume Wood will have vehicle rights of way along the tracks on the map marked in green.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

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Directions

Please note, for satellite navigation, use the post code TN39 5JB. This will take you to within approx. ½ mile of Flume Wood - to find the wood follow the instructions below.

Either

From Ninfield go south along the A269 towards Bexhill.

After about 2 ½ miles you will reach Sidley.

Turn left into Watermill lane signposted to Crowhurst.

Go along Watermill Lane for about 1 mile and just after you pass Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan and Camping site on your left, there is a farm track on the right to Buckholt Farm.

Or

Going south through Catsfield, at the White Hart Pub, turn left into Church Rd.

After about 1mile, turn right at Henley’s Down, signposted to Sidley & Bexhill, into Watermill Lane.

Go about 1mile and turn left at the top of the hill into a private farm track to Buckholt Farm.

Then

Go down this track slowly, and after 120 meters you will reach a ‘Woodlands for sale sign’ on locked double metal gates, on the left. (Park here butplease leave one gate clear)

NB - This track is to a working farm with wide farm equipment regularly using it - please do not block this track at any time.

Walk around these gates and down the stone track for about 250 meters to Flume Wood which will on the left-hand side beyond a small triangular clearing.

Boundaries:

The boundaries of the wood are indicated with ORANGE markings.

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Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.